TechChange

Events

• Lead planning and delivery of the in-person portion of a 4-day hybrid conference (~500 attendees) in Abuja, Nigeria in April 2026
• Develop and manage project plan, provide weekly status updates, raise risks
• Coordinate with VP of Partner Success & Delivery on budget and risks
• Collaborate with Business Development on sponsorship needs and fulfillment
• Recruit and manage local event management resources (on-location support, ushers, volunteers)
• Source and negotiate local vendor contracts in Abuja (AV, catering/F&B, printers, furniture, security)
• Manage vendor contract compliance and vendor-related budgets
• Coordinate purchase/lease and delivery of on-site supplies (signage, staging, booths)
• Coordinate sponsor-specific on-site needs (logo signage, equipment, catering)
• Space planning, layout, sets & staging, signage and logistics
• Identify on-site staffing needs and coordinate resourcing
• Manage event setup, attendee experience, crowd control, run of show
• Manage staff and volunteers on event days and ensure legal/health/safety compliance

Event Manager